CVT Membership
The official CVMA Certified Veterinary Technician membership category states the following:
This membership category is open to individuals who hold an active Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license in good standing issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Eligible individuals must have successfully completed a State Board of Veterinary Medicine–approved post-secondary veterinary technology program and maintain current Illinois licensure. Upon initial licensure, newly credentialed Illinois CVTs may apply for a complimentary one-year membership, subject to approval by the Membership Committee.
The 2026 courses, the CVMA U courses for veterinarians are also open for registration to CVT professionals for a discounted rate of $75. Learn more about these opportunities and other courses available throughout the entire year–each worth 6 credit hours.
CVMA Value-Added Benefits
Members of CVMA have access to value-added benefits. These include discounts on attorney fees, surgical products, business services, and wealth management. We will be adding more partners to this program such as professional Realtors and accountants. Veterinarians and CVT members have access to these substantive benefits. Further, CVMA has a Mental Health Program at no cost to members and their families. This is a referral program–referred to the right person for specific needs. The Mental Health professional does not charge beyond what the members’ insurance covers. Current members can learn more in the Member Portal in the Member Value-Added Benefits folder.
CVT Membership Programming
CVMA has developed a CVT Program Task force to create a meaningful program to meet the needs of the Certified Veterinary Technician. The CVT Task Force is composed of veterinarians and experienced CVTs developing concepts to spread awareness to the public and to veterinarians of the important roles that CVTs have. Further, the CVT Task Force and the Education Committee are collaborating to bring premier continuing education RACE approved courses to CVTs at Chicago venues as well as through remote education tools. CVMA has added a CVT Corner to its electronic monthly newsletter, VetConnectChicago including current information regarding CVTs and their roles in the field of veterinary medicine.